Media Release – County of Brant Invites Community Input on the Development of a Public Engagement Framework Policy

County of Brant, ON – The County of Brant is inviting residents, businesses, and community organizations to provide feedback that will help shape the County’s first Public Engagement Framework and Policy. This initiative aims to strengthen connections between the County and its residents through public engagement by ensuring that policies, services, and projects reflect the community’s collective needs and values.

"Your input is essential to building an even better Brant," said County of Brant Mayor, David Bailey "When we respectfully and constructively engage with one another, we create a stronger, more connected community. I encourage everyone to participate and share their ideas."

The framework will guide how the County of Brant involves residents in future decision-making through various engagement efforts. Residents are encouraged to take the survey, attend in-person engagement events, or submit their ideas by November 25 for a chance to win

County swag and gift cards

"Your feedback will shape how we engage moving forward,” said County of Brant’s Public Consultation Specialist, Dana Steane "This framework is about more than gathering feedback it’s about ensuring that County residents who want to participate by sharing their thoughts and ideas have an opportunity to, and that our engagement efforts are equitable, accessible, and impactful."

Survey responses and public input will directly inform the framework and policy’s development

How to Participate:

•Visit EngageBrant.ca/Engagement to complete an online survey by Monday, November 25, 2024 at 4:30 pm

•Printed Surveys are available at the main County of Brant Customer Service locations until Monday, November 25, 2024 at 4:30 pm.

•Post your ideas on EngageBrant.ca/Engagement abo ut what we can do to improve engagement in the County of Brant.

Engagement closes on Monday, November 25, 2024, at 4:30 pm.

Share your thoughts in person Join us to share your thoughts on how we can improve public engagement in the County, chat with County of Brant Public Engagement and Communications staff, and enjoy refreshments

• Let's talk about engagement in the County: Open House, Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm, Wincey Mills Market, 31 Mechanic Street, Paris

•Call 519.44BRANT (519.442.7268) or 1.855.44BRANT (1 855 442 7268) to complete the survey over the phone.

• Coffee and Conversations: A senior's perspective on engagement in the County, Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, Syl Apps Community Centre, 51 William Street, Paris

• Coffee and Community Conversations, Saturday, November 16, 2024, 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, Burford Community Centre, Mary Lowes Room, 14 Potter Drive, Burford and Saturday, November 23, 2024, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, County of Brant LibrarySt George Branch, 78 Main St North, St. George